Brendon McCullum's Gujarat Lions have fallen short against Royal Challengers Bangalore overnight. In reply, McCullum hit a valiant 72 off 44 deliveries with seven sixes and two fours, while No 7 batsman Ishan Kishan hit four sixes and two fours in his quickfire 39. The West Indian left-hander smashed seven towering sixes and five fours, putting on 122 runs for the opening wicket stand with Kohli off just 76 balls. Even in the absence of injured AB de Villiers, Royal Challengers had enough batting power as Kohli completed his second half century in the tournament but holed out at deep midwicket in the 16th over. Royal Challengers now have four points from six matches and are sixth in the standings, with Lions in last place with a solitary victory and four losses.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2017 20:26 UTC